Sunday 26th July 2009

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to Philip: ‘Where can we buy some food for these people to eat?’ In spite of all the riches of our world, countless people die each year of starvation. We can feel totally helpless in the face of this and as a result we ignore it. Generosity is one of the great virtues of our people over the generations and is one that we need to practice in a special way today. But there are other hungers that we can do even more about and Jesus is calling on us to attend to these also. One of the greatest human hungers is for love and affection. This may be in our own close relationships of marriage and family life. There is also the hunger in so many people in our community today for someone to look out for them. That is a must if we are to be a true community of faith in the parish.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 26th July 2009

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Kings 4: 42-44
The prophet Elisha feeds the people.

Second Reading Ephesians 4: 1-6
We are one Body in the one Lord.

Gospel John 6: 1-15
Jesus feeds the people with the loaves and fishes.

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am Friday : 10.00 am

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm
Sunday : 9.00 am, 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm
Saturday: after 10.00am Mass and 6.00pm - 7.00pm

ARDSTRAW WEST & CASTLEDERG PARISH

15th Annual Golf Classic

Friday 31st July 2009

At : Newtownstewart Golf Club

FANTASTIC PRIZES

£100 PER TEAM (includes complimentary Energy Bag, Drink and Meal)

TEAMS OF 4 (any combination)

TIMESHEET in operation

Call Golf Shop : 028 816 62242 or
Bar Steward 028 816 61466 (ext 3)

Timesheet at Golf Shop

SUPPORT OUR CLASSIC

Sunday Collection: £ 1,580.00 Thank you for your generosity

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm

Legion of Mary meets every Monday at 6.30 pm in the meeting room in church. New members welcome

Eucharistic Ministers for July
Vigil : Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Luke McMenamin
9.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
11.00: Bridget Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Maureen Lynch

Offertory Procession for July
Vigil: Eamon and Mary Coyle
9.00: Hilary and Kathleen Lynch
11.00: Vincent and Kathleen Duggan

Readers for July : Vigil: Marie Connolly 11.00: Philomena Doherty

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Mary McAnea, Denise Gallagher, Bernie Breen, Annie Quinn, Vera Harvey, Geraldine McHale

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 7 – Aine McGrath, Connor Harper, Nichole McDaid, Robbie Logan, Shelby Logan

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

WHITEOAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE - If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in White oaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families

FOUNDATIONS IN LITURGY - One Year Course beginning Tuesday 6th October 2009. “The People of God” - Further information : Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE - Tel: 028 71351233 - Email - thronhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

FEASTS THIS WEEK: Wednesday : St Martha Friday : St Ignatius of Loyola

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY, 13TH September, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Chief Celebrant Cardinal Sean Brady. Guest Speakers : Fr Liam Lawton & Dana. Further details later

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: 5, 4, 6, 3, 1, 7, 2 Congratulations to Ann McLaughlin who won the Jackpot £725 Next Week Jackpot £250
Seniors & Reserves: No game this weekend
Under 16 : Training - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm at pitch
Under 12 : Home to Owen Roe’s on Tuesday 28th July at 7 pm
NOTE CHANGE OF TIME - Coaching for Under 12s, 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS & GIRLS - Saturdays 11.00 am & Wednesdays 7 pm - Children are asked to bring their own drinks
Merchandise: available contact : Jo Lynch - Jerseys, shorts, socks, bags, hoodies etc
Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org
TYRONE SUMMER CAMP: Primary School Children and 1st Years are reminded to register - Camp takes place from 27th - 30th July - children can register on the day

MNA NA DEIRGE - Senior Training continues at Marius McHugh Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Under 16 Training continues at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Marius McHugh Park
Under 16 Game at Home against Edendork on Monday 27th July at 7.30 pm

IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING MEETING - On Tuesday 28th July at 7 pm in St Patrick’s Hall. All Members and Players are asked to attend

Any members who want tickets for the Tyrone Quarter Final on the first weekend, 1st-2nd August (if it is an all ticket event) should apply to the Secretary in writing by Wednesday 29th July before 9 pm

KEEP FREE - Friday 25th September 2009 - Annual Golf Classic

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL - STARS IN YOUR EYES - D.V.D. NOW AVAILABLE - In school office - Price £6.00

YOUTH 2000 FESTIVAL - In Clonmacnois from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th August

MALAWI APPEAL - A container is being filled with - Old Bicycles, Medical Equipment, Old Text Books or Exercise Books - Stacking Chairs, Old Sports Gear (Jerseys, Trainers etc) Shoes - Contact : Tar Lynch 07742227270

REMINDER OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT TYRONE COUNTY HOSPITAL - You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness of breath, palpations or fainting episodes - the nursing staff can assess your heart. You can refer yourself or be sent by your General Practitioner to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open throughout the 24 hours - everyday 7 days a week - For Advice - call 028 82 833129. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES - Will take place in the Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh on October 16th & 17th - November 13th & 14th and December 4th & 5th. Booking - telephone 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE : are recruiting 30 enthusiastic people to sign up to the Cycle Vietnam in April 2010. A £250 registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. Please contact Sarah Gallagher on 71 269898 or sarah.gallagher@childrenincrossfire.org